Lillys 15 month wellness appointment was on Tuesday, and the doctor says she looks GREAT! Shes happy & healthy and right on track (a little skinny still, but w/e.) She is 22.4 lbs and 32 inches tall! She had three shots and really didnt like the MMR shot (which burns they say).
Andrew got sent home from work yesterday for being sick. So was home by 8:30 am, leaving me no time to do anything I usually do in the mornings! I was going to work on our website (paranormal investigation!), put my NLN PAX exam study guide on hold, and blog! :) We ended up fighting most of the day, like we usually do. Lilly was really high maintenance yesterday, and it made us both edgy.
Yesterday was my first physical therapy appointment for my prolapse. And going into it I thought "How the HELL do you do physical therapy on that specific part of your body?!" My therapists name is Cristin and shes very nice. We went over all of my symptoms and she explained how the prolapsed happen & stuff. She said judging by my reports of how my pregnancy went & such that Ive had pelvic weakness and even if I hadnt have delivered Lilly vaginally, the prolapse still might have happen! She said that because I had weakness already and that my labor was fast is what caused this. So thank you Lilly & your big fat head. Shes lucky I love her!! Apparently you should be able to hold a kegal for at least 10 seconds without it "fizzling" out... I could only do 4! Stupid pelvic muscles. She was very understanding, and I told her things that I have noticed that every other Dr was like "Um, I have no clue what youre talking about", but she understood. She said this is a very under researched field of study and shes right. Also, my episiotomy scar can be adding to my symptoms as well my my hips & back being out of alignment! She was rotating my left leg yesterday and noticed that it wasn't quite aligned. She was feeling my back and was pushing and sure enough, it hurt on the left side! So apparently after having children it can go out of alignment which can make pelvic issues much worse. She agreed with Dr Lilly in saying that the PT will not cure my prolapse, but it will make my recovery from surgery that much more successful! Shes not sure exactly how long I have to be going for in order to have the surgery. Next time shes doing an internal exam to see exactly which muscle walls are ripped and which specific movements can make them better. She was a ton of help and Ive already started my excercises, theyre easy, I did them lying in bed.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
DHHS, Hot Chocolate & Shots
Today Andrew gets out of work early so we can go to the DHHS office to apply for child care assistance for Lilly to go to Day Care, we cant afford $800 a month...no way in HELL. That & we have to link DCC with us. The waiting list starts October 1st, and I pray to god that we did this in time!
Hot Chocolate is just so comforting on a cold day, it was just so tasty! I didnt have my usual cup of coffee, (Im craving chocolate, period must be coming) and it hot the spot! I love hot chocolate on days like this!
Lilly goes for her 15 month wellness checkup today, and yes, more shots. Shes not going to be happy! I am curious to see how much she weighs now, shes growing so quick! And how tall she is! Her legs & torso are SO LONG! And shes still as skinny as ever, but shes healthy :)
Hot Chocolate is just so comforting on a cold day, it was just so tasty! I didnt have my usual cup of coffee, (Im craving chocolate, period must be coming) and it hot the spot! I love hot chocolate on days like this!
Lilly goes for her 15 month wellness checkup today, and yes, more shots. Shes not going to be happy! I am curious to see how much she weighs now, shes growing so quick! And how tall she is! Her legs & torso are SO LONG! And shes still as skinny as ever, but shes healthy :)
Monday, September 21, 2009
Barking, Driving & Anniversaries.
Good Morning world! Well the roofers are back this morning and started promptly at 8am... blasting their music. Can you say ANNOYING? And of course Blueberry has been barking his head off at them since they got here. Mocha (our cat) is now used to the noise and is now resting on the back of the recliner. Blueberrys barking drives me up a wall, Im am so glad he's finally shut up.
Well Andrew attempted to take me driving yesterday and all he did was yell which made me exceedingly nervous. I hate when he yells at me :( I cried, we eventually got past the ordeal, but he never officially apologized... figures. But anyways, last night Andrew says he needed to go get gas and asked me to go. My mother in law Sue suggests that I drive and that she would come with us. I was a little nervous, because I dont have much experience at all, especially that busy of a road! She even made me back out of our driveway which made me REALLY nervous, because frankly, I SUCK at backing up, but its only because I dont have much practice. And as a quick back story here, when I was 15 my grandfather had started teaching me how to drive, but I was sent to placement in August 2005. While in the states care, I was never taught to drive, so here I am, 19 (almost 20, Ill be 20 in November) and no license....can you say PATHETIC?!? Back to the present... So I backed out of our driveway (successfully) and we drove to the Irving gas station on 155. That was nervewracking. First time at a traffic light, first time over 35 MPH, first time pulling up to a gas pump, and Andrew even made me pump the gas, haha... oh the joys. And I got to drive home, but not before so more practice! We went around some of the backroads, on to central ave (a little nerve wracking to me!!) and then to back river road and some of the back roads over there) and back towards home. And then pulled into our driveway and successfully parking & not hitting ANYTHING! Omg, I was so proud of myself, which doesnt happen often. A great confidence builder. The best thing though? Sue was calm, supportive & patient. What I NEED in order to learn! So I was very very greatful for that! I feel bad that she has already had to teach Andrew how to drive, and now me, but I really appreciate it! I have a hard time judging how wide the car is for some reason, I either hug the center line or the shoulder... but Ill get it right soon.
Yesterday was mine & Andrews 3 year anniversary since we first got together. Cannot believe its been that long, cant believe we survived this long! I made a special family breakfast for the 3 of us, dessert, and dinner, as well as some of my ultra yummy cinnamon bread...YUM! Some of our anniversary was spent crying (by me) but whatever, he just needs to be a little more patient with me I guess.
Well Andrew attempted to take me driving yesterday and all he did was yell which made me exceedingly nervous. I hate when he yells at me :( I cried, we eventually got past the ordeal, but he never officially apologized... figures. But anyways, last night Andrew says he needed to go get gas and asked me to go. My mother in law Sue suggests that I drive and that she would come with us. I was a little nervous, because I dont have much experience at all, especially that busy of a road! She even made me back out of our driveway which made me REALLY nervous, because frankly, I SUCK at backing up, but its only because I dont have much practice. And as a quick back story here, when I was 15 my grandfather had started teaching me how to drive, but I was sent to placement in August 2005. While in the states care, I was never taught to drive, so here I am, 19 (almost 20, Ill be 20 in November) and no license....can you say PATHETIC?!? Back to the present... So I backed out of our driveway (successfully) and we drove to the Irving gas station on 155. That was nervewracking. First time at a traffic light, first time over 35 MPH, first time pulling up to a gas pump, and Andrew even made me pump the gas, haha... oh the joys. And I got to drive home, but not before so more practice! We went around some of the backroads, on to central ave (a little nerve wracking to me!!) and then to back river road and some of the back roads over there) and back towards home. And then pulled into our driveway and successfully parking & not hitting ANYTHING! Omg, I was so proud of myself, which doesnt happen often. A great confidence builder. The best thing though? Sue was calm, supportive & patient. What I NEED in order to learn! So I was very very greatful for that! I feel bad that she has already had to teach Andrew how to drive, and now me, but I really appreciate it! I have a hard time judging how wide the car is for some reason, I either hug the center line or the shoulder... but Ill get it right soon.
Yesterday was mine & Andrews 3 year anniversary since we first got together. Cannot believe its been that long, cant believe we survived this long! I made a special family breakfast for the 3 of us, dessert, and dinner, as well as some of my ultra yummy cinnamon bread...YUM! Some of our anniversary was spent crying (by me) but whatever, he just needs to be a little more patient with me I guess.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Good Moods, Fancy & Wax.
Well good morning all, I am in a FABULOUS mood! I woke up on the right side of the bed today, verrrrry cool! Lilly is also in a terrific mood today and gave me lots of kisses first thing this morning. Such a sweet little girl, love her.
Have anyone of you head "Fancy" by Reba McEntire? I like it, the beat particularly. The story of the song is sad, but she makes it and thats all that matters. Im in a total country mood today, unsure why. And now Im listening to "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Mettallica... random huh? Yikes, lol.
I found a recipe for homemade body wax and I may try it. A little nervous to, but maybe itll work out just fine? Not sure yet.
Have anyone of you head "Fancy" by Reba McEntire? I like it, the beat particularly. The story of the song is sad, but she makes it and thats all that matters. Im in a total country mood today, unsure why. And now Im listening to "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Mettallica... random huh? Yikes, lol.
I found a recipe for homemade body wax and I may try it. A little nervous to, but maybe itll work out just fine? Not sure yet.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Daycares, New Moon & SallieMae.
We checked out Dover Childrens Center yesterday and it was pretty cool, I think Lilly will like it! Andrew needs to find time to get out of work so we can go apply for assistance in paying for it ($200 a WEEK otherwise!!) so we'll see when that is I guess. The director gave us a "linking" sheet which will link us to the daycare. We need to do this ASAP because if not, theres a waiting list that starts october 1st!
Omg, found an AWESOME mash up trailer of New Moon today, everyone needs to see it at least once, its amazing!
MAKE SURE YOU SEE IT!! I cannot wait until November 20th! Still dont know if we are having our party or not...kinda wish we could hear back from the damn hotel people already. Idiots.
Now to SallieMae and there stupidness. Long story short 2 years ago I filled out a loan app, signed the promissary note and everything but the school i was gonna go to was going bankrupt, so I canceled my loans. I went to go through them again and it wanted me to sign under my maiden name because it was in there records attached to my social security number. So I was on hold for 20 minutes & talked to someone for 10 and I had to fax them some information this morning. UGH!
Omg, found an AWESOME mash up trailer of New Moon today, everyone needs to see it at least once, its amazing!
MAKE SURE YOU SEE IT!! I cannot wait until November 20th! Still dont know if we are having our party or not...kinda wish we could hear back from the damn hotel people already. Idiots.
Now to SallieMae and there stupidness. Long story short 2 years ago I filled out a loan app, signed the promissary note and everything but the school i was gonna go to was going bankrupt, so I canceled my loans. I went to go through them again and it wanted me to sign under my maiden name because it was in there records attached to my social security number. So I was on hold for 20 minutes & talked to someone for 10 and I had to fax them some information this morning. UGH!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Roofers, Loans & Yogurt.
Well today starts the madness of the roofers shredding up the roof & making the dog bark, just lovely. Ive been up since 6 and didnt fall asleep till like 1, so I am pretty tired. Blueberry wont stop barking and the roofers are exceedingly noisy. KA-THUNK KA-THUNK is all I hear. Yayyyy me.
I am going to attempt to work on some student loan stuff today, I know I have till like December to do it, Im just bored and would like to get it out of the way. Student Loans make me nervous though, I dont like borrowing money like that. Then youre in the hole for the rest of your life like my mom...*shudder* Last year they intercepted her tax return to pay for her school loans.
Well, this is the 2nd day in a row Lilly just wont eat yogurt for me...not sure why. Maybe her taste buds or changing or maybe shes full? Not sure. Its very interesting watching a toddler grow & change, and its amazing how QUICK they DO change! Unbelieveable! She is currently running, walking, jumping, dancing, climbing, and starting to talk. She can say "Mumma" and "Dada" clear as a bell. Other words she has said are: Duck, Quack, Taco (im not kidding!), Cat, Dog and Nana.
I am going to attempt to work on some student loan stuff today, I know I have till like December to do it, Im just bored and would like to get it out of the way. Student Loans make me nervous though, I dont like borrowing money like that. Then youre in the hole for the rest of your life like my mom...*shudder* Last year they intercepted her tax return to pay for her school loans.
Well, this is the 2nd day in a row Lilly just wont eat yogurt for me...not sure why. Maybe her taste buds or changing or maybe shes full? Not sure. Its very interesting watching a toddler grow & change, and its amazing how QUICK they DO change! Unbelieveable! She is currently running, walking, jumping, dancing, climbing, and starting to talk. She can say "Mumma" and "Dada" clear as a bell. Other words she has said are: Duck, Quack, Taco (im not kidding!), Cat, Dog and Nana.
Introductions & Such
Welcome to my new blog, glad you've navigated your way here! In this blog, I will discuss my life in general, talk about things I cannot vocalize and maybe learn a thing or two on the way. So lets get started with introductions...
My name is Crystal-Lyn, but more often than not, I got by Crystal. I was born on November 15, 1989, and I am going on 20 years old. My paternal grandmother was also born November 15th... My dad was born on the Ides of March (March 15, which is EXCEEDINGLY appropriate for him) and my sister was born December 15th... a lot of 15s!
My mom & dads relationship was extremely shortlived and for the better. My mom raised me along with my step father & grandparents and my father wasnt in my life again till I was 14, but thats a whole other story in itself.
I am married & I am a mom. Quite a fete at this age, lol. I met my husband Andrew my last year of highschool (which technically was my JUNIOR year because I graduated in three years, but I call it my senior year) in our Tech. Prep. Geometry class. I was actually pretty rude to him the first day of school... but we got over it, haha.
He proposed to me January 3, 2007, at the Madbury firestation where he is a volunteer fireman. Best day of my life. He got down on one knee and everything :)
We graduated that following June (yayyyy!) and found out we were expecting a little bundle of joy in September! We got married on March 30, 2008 and Lilly Marie Clark was born unto this earth on May 29, 2008 at 12:56 pm. Amazing. It was truley amazing. Shes 15 months now and a crazy little girl!
Now hes working & I stay home with Buggles. Oh yes, I havent quite mentioned why my name is "buggles_momma". From when Lilly was a teeny tiny infant (preemie sized!!) I called her Lilly Bug... well that eventually transformed in Buggles, and now EVERYONE calls her Buggles! Its a very unique nickname, I rather like it.
Maybe I should share some goals with you all of mine. My career goal is to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. I want to deliver babies & provide prenatal & postpartum care to women. It fascinates me! I would also like to work with women with gyneological issues as well, as I am a woman, and have many reproductive issues myself, I'd like to help others! Particularly with PCOS patients & women with pelvic organ prolapses, Ive been there myself, and want to help other women get the medical attention they need!
A personal goal of mine is have one more child, either sex will do. But not for years down the road...Ive got QUITE a bit of school ahead of me and one child is hard enough.
Another personal goal of mine is to own our own house somewhere. With some lands, maybe some farm land... I want some farm animals and a big garden...Ill get there someday.
So thats pretty much me in a nutshell...you'll learn more as time passes.
My name is Crystal-Lyn, but more often than not, I got by Crystal. I was born on November 15, 1989, and I am going on 20 years old. My paternal grandmother was also born November 15th... My dad was born on the Ides of March (March 15, which is EXCEEDINGLY appropriate for him) and my sister was born December 15th... a lot of 15s!
My mom & dads relationship was extremely shortlived and for the better. My mom raised me along with my step father & grandparents and my father wasnt in my life again till I was 14, but thats a whole other story in itself.
I am married & I am a mom. Quite a fete at this age, lol. I met my husband Andrew my last year of highschool (which technically was my JUNIOR year because I graduated in three years, but I call it my senior year) in our Tech. Prep. Geometry class. I was actually pretty rude to him the first day of school... but we got over it, haha.
He proposed to me January 3, 2007, at the Madbury firestation where he is a volunteer fireman. Best day of my life. He got down on one knee and everything :)
We graduated that following June (yayyyy!) and found out we were expecting a little bundle of joy in September! We got married on March 30, 2008 and Lilly Marie Clark was born unto this earth on May 29, 2008 at 12:56 pm. Amazing. It was truley amazing. Shes 15 months now and a crazy little girl!
Now hes working & I stay home with Buggles. Oh yes, I havent quite mentioned why my name is "buggles_momma". From when Lilly was a teeny tiny infant (preemie sized!!) I called her Lilly Bug... well that eventually transformed in Buggles, and now EVERYONE calls her Buggles! Its a very unique nickname, I rather like it.
Maybe I should share some goals with you all of mine. My career goal is to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. I want to deliver babies & provide prenatal & postpartum care to women. It fascinates me! I would also like to work with women with gyneological issues as well, as I am a woman, and have many reproductive issues myself, I'd like to help others! Particularly with PCOS patients & women with pelvic organ prolapses, Ive been there myself, and want to help other women get the medical attention they need!
A personal goal of mine is have one more child, either sex will do. But not for years down the road...Ive got QUITE a bit of school ahead of me and one child is hard enough.
Another personal goal of mine is to own our own house somewhere. With some lands, maybe some farm land... I want some farm animals and a big garden...Ill get there someday.
So thats pretty much me in a nutshell...you'll learn more as time passes.
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